After initially taking over on an interim basis, Colin Murray has now been designated as the permanent host of Countdown following Anne Robinson’s retirement.
Former Weakest Link contestant Anne, 77, announced her departure from the Channel 4 show after one year on the job and made history as the first female to do so.
She took over the letters and numbers programme from The Apprentice’s Nick Hewer in 2021, after much discussion over who would succeed him after ten years at the helm.
Colin will now be the permanent host of the iconic Channel 4 quiz show. So, who exactly is Colin Murray?
Here’s what you should know.
Who is Colin Murray?
Colin Murray is a radio and TV presenter best known for fronting Match Of The Day 2 on BBC Two.
He initially addressed his exciting new Countdown gig on Twitter in May, writing: ‘I’m like the assistant manager, given the job until end of season.
‘Earn respect of dressing room (@susie_dent @RachelRileyRR), get some points on the board, try to win a trophy! 75 games to get it right!
‘Absolute honour. Fav show ever. July 14 to start of Nov.’
However, he has now tweeted thanking the team and audience after his full-time appointment.
Colin, 45, has previously presented radio shows on BBC Radio 5 Live and Talksport in addition to Match Of The Day 2 and Countdown.
He hosted the 10am to 1pm slot on Talksport for three years from 2013. However, he quit the station in 2016 following the takeover of the station by News Corp.
Is Colin Murray married?
Colin Murray is married to Carly Paradis, a Canadian-born composer. Since 2012, the couple has been married.
Carly creates soundtracks for films, TV shows, and her own albums, with some of her most known compositions include the Line of Duty theme and the Innocents on Netflix.
She was nominated for a Bafta TV Craft Award this year for outstanding original music for the sixth season of Line of Duty.
